Xperia Z - Users Reviews/First Impression

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Oho, than you should try ZL if it ever released soon in your country, it has smaller form factor with that curved back. Same spec of course, minus the waterproof

Well, if I'm going for a non glass/metal back, I could also go for the Galaxy S4, which will surely have a better screen, processor, launch with Android 4.2.2, I'm also used to rooting/flashing on Samsung devices etc etc. I wanted the XZ because of the beautiful design mainly.

This is my problem exactly! I ditched my Galaxy Note 1 because I kept hearing of all the earth shattering flagships coming out. The Oppo Find 5, the Xperia Z, the HTC One. I got a Note 2, and I have the same feelings. Sure its a little faster, but I feel like I am wasting my upgrade (I know that's a uniquely USA problem) on this phone. The Note 1 could do everything nearly as well, especially with custom ROMs.

I can still return my Note 2 but I honestly don't even know what I would use instead. There is nothing that really stands out. I was holding out hope for the Nokia EOS/Lumia 1000 but who knows if that will even deliver anything new.

Yeah it looks like you feel the same about the situation. Feels like every flagship lacks in some department. If the Galaxy S4 would really be a beauty and feel like a premium device, it would be awesome. Though I don't see that happening anytime soon... I would end up putting CM on it for sure, because TouchWiz looks horrible.

Personally I think it isn't worth will upgrading a high end 2012 phone, maybe if Google releases an android version that has something crazy cool and that needs a ridiculous amount of horsepower. Otherwise I think you can hang on to your phone until the end of 2014 or so

Yeah it looks like that. Though if I'm offered a chance to get a new device because of my contact ending (happens every year), I can't resist to get something new. Problem is I'm now feeling I got a downgrade with the XZ in some points... like how it actually feels in my hand, which is a pretty essential thing.

 

[stefanve]

Well, if I'm going for a non glass/metal back, I could also go for the Galaxy S4, which will surely have a better screen, processor, launch with Android 4.2.2, I'm also used to rooting/flashing on Samsung devices etc etc. I wanted the XZ because of the beautiful design mainly.



Yeah it looks like you feel the same about the situation. Feels like every flagship lacks in some department. If the Galaxy S4 would really be a beauty and feel like a premium device, it would be awesome. Though I don't see that happening anytime soon... I would end up putting CM on it for sure, because TouchWiz looks horrible.



Yeah it looks like that. Though if I'm offered a chance to get a new device because of my contact ending (happens every year), I can't resist to get something new. Problem is I'm now feeling I got a downgrade with the XZ in some points... like how it actually feels in my hand, which is a pretty essential thing.

You can always save money and take sim only or don't do any thing at all since prices are going up with a ridiculous amount every year. Indeed it is not the most ergonomic unit out there. But I do like the general feel of the unit, luckily my hands are big enough for one handed operation. Unless you do crazy things with your phone I don't think you will notice a speed difference even if the s4 is twice as fast as the XZ it is hard to notice if every thing is already instant

 

[XDA mark]

You can always save money and take sim only or don't do any thing at all since prices are going up with a ridiculous amount every year. Indeed it is not the most ergonomic unit out there. But I do like the general feel of the unit, luckily my hands are big enough for one handed operation. Unless you do crazy things with your phone I don't think you will notice a speed difference even if the s4 is twice as fast as the XZ it is hard to notice if every thing is already instant

I know there won't be any big difference anymore performance wise, that's why I looked for design/build quality this year. I forgot about ergonomics though lol. But between the ZL and S4, both (high quality) plastics, I would prefer giving my money to a phone with a faster processor/better screen off course.

And don't get my wrong, I can use the XZ one handed, but not comfortable. I actually now understand the reviews saying "your hands can start hurting after using the device for a period". I guess it applies to me. Wish it didn't. I'm still not sure, the XZ is a nice piece of kit no doubt.

 

[adizntk]

Odp: Xperia Z - Users Reviews/First Impression

Ok so I'm currntly on nearly 5h screen time with wifi constant on as I didn't leave my house today. It did last me enough time and I'm happy with it

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Guys srsly I dont know where you get all this problems from I really dont see anything wrong with my Z, battery life is good and I really love the size, xperia s was too small for me and I really have average hands size screen is bright even on minimum and I just love it

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[XDA mark]

Ok so I'm currntly on nearly 5h screen time with wifi constant on as I didn't leave my house today. It did last me enough time and I'm happy with it

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Guys srsly I dont know where you get all this problems from I really dont see anything wrong with my Z, battery life is good and I really love the size, xperia s was too small for me and I really have average hands size screen is bright even on minimum and I just love it

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The size is good, but that's a different thing then I was talking about. It's just as large as my S3 though it feels totally different in my hand because of the rectangular design. Though I guess a curved glass back is not really possible in a smartphone lol

 

[globiboulga]

I don't really get these: "this is not as good as I my previous [insert latest generation phone name here]" Just looking at specs from any of the current flagships - and the level of performance of the current crop - it is pretty obvious that progress is marginal at best.

I'm getting the XZ to replace my One X, knowing that it's first and foremost a case of me wanting to upgrade for the sake of upgrading - except for 4G, but I dont really need it to be honest - and I don't see any phone in the near future that would get me to say: "whoa, this feature is awesome and so much better than my phone, I need to have it!"

If you're coming from a S3, expecting to be 'blown away" by any upcoming phone is silly... The only thing you really buy is a different design, form factor, nothing else. The only thing that I'd be annoyed about was if the XZ was worse than my One X, but the SD card slot, the 4G and the styling will make sure that's not the case, even if the battery life is less (thanks 4G!!)

 

[iujona]

Fantastic phone,. Buy it. Nuff said. Don't nitpick

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[zcui]

got my phone today. have mixed feelings about it.

pros:
size/weight is perfect. build quality is very good too.
I'm not a heavy user, so battery life seems fine to me. Should be able to get 4 hours screen on time easily.

cons:
mine lags quite badly after first boot up. I removed most home screen widget, uninstalled some useless apps, now better but still lags a bit.
speaker is below average, but I don't use it much so that's fine.

screen is just soso. 1080p looks amazing but I have to say it does look a bit washed out.

 

[xperiax10.awesome]

This is NOT good !!!
Battery draining like anything

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Seriously missing battery life of my Note 2 !!!


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[gm007]

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This is NOT good !!!<br />
Battery draining like anything <br />
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Seriously missing battery life of my Note 2 !!!<br />

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Lower the brightness.

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[arcwindz]

Well, if I'm going for a non glass/metal back, I could also go for the Galaxy S4, which will surely have a better screen, processor, launch with Android 4.2.2, I'm also used to rooting/flashing on Samsung devices etc etc. I wanted the XZ because of the beautiful design mainly.

Well, that's also a good option, if you don't mind the size, I personally want to keep my phone as small as it can, but also keeping tab on the specs. S4 will probably have better specs and removable battery which is awesome, but the size will be very big.
And if samsung decided to give the same shiny plastic on the back, I'll pass lol, my hand is sweaty and i don't like how the s3 feels so slippery in my hand

 

[barondebxl]

Seriously missing battery life of my Note 2 !!!
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Besides the battery life, how would you compare the XZ to the note 2? Is it better overall?

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[xperiax10.awesome]

Besides the battery life, how would you compare the XZ to the note 2? Is it better overall?

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I think m very confused right now, its just my 2nd day with XZ !!
If I compare to Note 2, these are the Pros n Cons:

Pros:
-Beautiful Design
-Waterproof
-Good Camera (Rear only)

Cons:
-Speaker position is horrible
-Poor Battery Life
-Front Camera not so good
-Overheating Issues (can tolerate as its waterproof)
-Cannot use Default Launcher with Xperia Widgets: Lags like anything

WHAT I AM MISSING COMING FROM NOTE 2:
-MultiWindow
-Large Screen
-Customizable Notification Bar

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[barondebxl]

I think m very confused right now, its just my 2nd day with XZ !!
If I compare to Note 2, these are the Pros n Cons:

Pros:
-Beautiful Design
-Waterproof
-Good Camera (Rear only)

Cons:
-Speaker position is horrible
-Poor Battery Life
-Front Camera not so good
-Overheating Issues (can tolerate as its waterproof)
-Cannot use Default Launcher with Xperia Widgets: Lags like anything

WHAT I AM MISSING COMING FROM NOTE 2:
-MultiWindow
-Large Screen
-Customizable Notification Bar

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Thanks a lot for your input. I had the Note 2 and it's my favorite phone ever. Personally (really just my opinion on this ) the note 2 is flawless, it's a phone that you don't even need to root cause its that good.

Obviously you know better since you have both but I feel that aside the fantastic build quality, there's nothing that special with the XZ ( again just an opinion, I may be wrong). I feel like the note 2 is a better overall package.

Knowing what you know now, would you still purchase the XZ?

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[xperiax10.awesome]

Thanks a lot for your input. I had the Note 2 and it's my favorite phone ever. Personally (really just my opinion on this ) the note 2 is flawless, it's a phone that you don't even need to root cause its that good.

Obviously you know better since you have both but I feel that aside the fantastic build quality, there's nothing that special with the XZ ( again just an opinion, I may be wrong). I feel like the note 2 is a better overall package.

Knowing what you know now, would you still purchase the XZ?

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I just purchased XZ because of these:
-Beautiful Design
-Waterproof
-Good Camera (Rear only)

I have used many android devices, and according to me till now NOTE 2 is the best phone I have ever used (I know ppl will say its plastic) but trust me even Xperia Z is not so premium !! It looks very beautiful in videos/promos though !!
Anyways - lets see what Galaxy S4 has in store !!

 

[barondebxl]

I just purchased XZ because of these:
-Beautiful Design
-Waterproof
-Good Camera (Rear only)

I have used many android devices, and according to me till now NOTE 2 is the best phone I have ever used (I know ppl will say its plastic) but trust me even Xperia Z is not so premium !! It looks very beautiful in videos/promos though !!
Anyways - lets see what Galaxy S4 has in store !!

Oh yeah! I'm waiting for the S IV!

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[xperiax10.awesome]

Ridiculous, brightness set to MINIMUM and just did some browsing..


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[stefanve]

Ridiculous, brightness set to MINIMUM and just did some browsing..
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Browsing on 4g?

Because I get way better results on 3g and wifi 5ghz

 

[Akiainavas]

Ridiculous, brightness set to MINIMUM and just did some browsing..
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There might be something wrong with your firmware/battery... after 30-40 minutes of browsing web i'm usually on 95-98% left on auto brightness.

 

[steelmm]

Duh. What are u guys complaining about its a phone man primary function a wow factor of course battery won't last due to 1080p
Its waterproof and smash proof just use the thing to make calls

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